Regulation and Compliance

For the third quarter of 2025, United Wholesale Mortgage capitalized on a “rate rally” that saw sliding mortgage rates push total loan origination volume upward

Ryan Donovan, president and CEO of the Council of Federal Home Loan Banks, has written a letter to the FHFA commenting on the agency's steps taken to streamline regulations and expand the nation's housing supply

While some lenders regard compliance as an expense rather than a strategic asset, Andrew Liput cautions that doing so can have devastating consequences on a company’s survival

New integration will make it easier for mortgage lenders to utilize Plaid's account linking experience to maintain compliance and data integrity across the mortgage process

As the debate to bring Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac public continues, a panel at the MBA’s Annual Convention discussed the process of taking the GSEs out of conservatorship and the impact of such a move on the mortgage marketplace

FHFA requesting public comment on the strategic direction of the GSEs “to help restore the American Dream of homeownership for all Americans”

Bipartisan measure takes steps to boost housing supply and expand access to affordable mortgage credit

HUD released a 2025 shutdown contingency plan for a lapse in funding on September 29

But industry watchers say 'bureaus hold the cards'

What it means for mortgage pros as Powell talks further cut likeliness, Fed neutrality, his future at the central bank, and more